Clark Forklift Y4065 English OI-414 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Instruction Manual

C500(Y) 400 thru 600

Book No. 2385967

01-414, 1st Rev

AWARNING • FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. • BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS TRUCK! • READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND ON THE TRUCK. • CHECK THE TRUCK FOR CORRECT OPERATION. • DO NOT OPERATE THIS TRUCK UNLESS YOU ARE TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED TO DO SO.

IMPORTANT

Do not expose this manual to hot water or steam.

The following warnings are provided pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 25249.5 et. seq:

A WARNING

California Proposition 65 This product contains and emits chemicals known to the State of Callfornla to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

Dlesel engine exhaust and some of Its constituents are known to the State of Callfornla to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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FOREWORD

Federal and state laws require that operators be completely trained in the safe operation of lift trucks.

Before you start operating this lift truck, make sure that you understand all driving procedures. It is important to operate your lift truck safely and efficiently.

This manual will help you learn how to operate your lift truck. This manual describes the controls, special features and the functions of each control.

This manual is not a training manual, it is a guide to help authorized operators safely operate a lift truck. Illustrations in this manual show the operator correct procedures for checking, starting, operating and stopping the lift truck.

Clark lift trucks are built to take hard work, but not abuse. They are built to be dependable but as with any lift truck, they are only as efficient as the operator and the persons responsible for maintaining them.

Do not make any repairs to this truck unless you have been trained in lift truck repair procedures and authorized by your employer.

MANUALES DE INSTRUCCION PARA OPERADORES IMPRIMIDOS EN ESPANOL SON OBTENIDOS DE SU DISTRIBUIDOR CLARK. BETRIEBSANWEISUNGEN IN DEUTSCHER SPRACHE KOENNEN SIE BEi IHREM CLARK-HAENDLER ERHALTEN. MANUELS DE L'OPERATEUR EN LANGUE FRANCAISE PEUVENT ETRE COMMANDES CHEZ VOTRE DISTRIBUTEUR CLARK.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Operator's Warning .......................................................................... Page 0 Foreword ................................................................................... Page i Drive Safely ................................................................................ Page iii Summary of Safe Operating Procedures ......................................................... Page 1 Know Your Truck ............................................................................ Page 2 Safety (Safe Operating Rules and Practices) ..................................................Pages 3-14 Operator's Compartment and Controls (C500Y 400-650 Models) ................................. Pages 15-16 Before Operation Checks .................................................................... Page 17 On The Ground Checks ................................................................Pages 17-18 Under The Hood Checks ................................................................ Pages 19-21 Starting The Engine ................................................................... Pages 22-23 Instruments Check .................................................................... Pages 24-25 Hydraulic Controls Check .............................................................. Pages 26-27 Horn and Steering Check .................................................................. Page 28 Transmission Controls Check .............................................................. Page 29 Completion of Checklist ................................................................... Page 30 Operating Hints ......................................................................... Pages 31-32 Parking ................................................................................... Page 33 Helpful Hints ........................................................................... Pages 34-36 Tire Pressure, Fork Adjustment ............................................................. Page 34 Engine Oil Recommendations (Diesel) ....................................................... Page 35 Fuel Recommendations (Diesel) ............................................................ Page 36 Wheel and Tire Maintenance .............................................................. Pages 37-39 Notes ..................................................................................... Page 40 Handy Reference Information................................................................. Page 41 Page ii

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DRIVE SAFELY BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS LIFT TRUCK, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS, SIGNS AND MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE LIFT TRUCK. INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHER PERSONNEL WILL OCCUR IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MESSAGES.

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SUMMARY OF SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. Do not operate this truck unless you have been trained and authorized to do so.

Read all warnings and instructions in operator's manuals and on this truck.

2. Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition. Give special atten­ tion to Tires, Horn, Lights, Battery, Con­ troller, Lift and Tilt Systems including forks and attachments, chains, cable and limit switches, brakes, steering mechanism, fuel system, and guards.

3. Operate truck only from designated operating position. Never place any part of your body into the mast structure, between the mast and the truck, or outside the truck.

Do not carry passengers.

4. Do not operate truck without overhead guard, unless conditions prevent use of a guard. Use special care if operation without overhead guard is required.

5. Do not handle loads which are higher than the load backrest or load backrest ex­ tension unless load is secured so that no part of it could fall backward.

6. Do not handle unstable or loosely stack• ed loads. Use special care when handling long, high or wide loads to avoid losing the

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load, striking bystanders, or tipping the truck.

with load or lifting mechanism trailing (ex­ cept when climbing ramps).

7. Do not overload truck. Check capacity plate for load weight and load center infor­ mation.

12. Use special care when Qperating on ramps - travel slowly, and do not angle or turn. When truck is loaded, travel with load uphill. When truck is empty, travel with lift· ing mechanism downhill.

8. Lift trucks will tip over if not properly operated. Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause truck to slide or overturn. Use special care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn is greater.

9. Elevate forks or other lifting mechanism only to pick up or stack a load. Lift and lower with mast vertical or tilted slightly back - NEVER FORWARD. Watch out for obstructions, especially overhead.

13. Observe applicable traffic regulations.

Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed.

14. When using forks, space forks as far apart as load will permit. Before lifting. be sure load is centered and forks are com­ pletely under load.

15. Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under load or lilting mechanism.

10. Operate tilting mechanism slowly and smoothly. Do not tilt forward when elevated except to pick up or deposit a load. When stacking, use only enough backward tilt to stabilize load.

16. Never lift or transport personnel on the forks of a lift truck. Use a manlift specifical­ ly designed for this purpose. When operating rider order selector trucks. hook the chain to the safety bars, and put the safety belt on.

11. Travel with load or lifting mechanism as low as possible and tilted back. Always look in dlrection of travel. Keep a clear view and when load interferes with visibility, travel

17. Before getting off truck, neutralize travel control, fully lower lifting mechanism and set parking brake. When leaving truck unattended, also shut off power.

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Know Your Truck 1. Overhead Guard 2. Operator's Compartment and Controls (see page 14 or page 15) 3. Upright Assembly 4. Upright Deck Number 5. Fork Carriage 6. Load Forks 7. Drive Axle and Wheels 8. Steer Axle and Wheels 9. Lower Front View Mirror

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Safety 1. Only physically qual­ ified and thoroughly trained personnel shall be authorized to operate the Clarklift C500Y 400 t h r o u g h 650 m o d e l machines.

2. Prominently placed on every Clark truck is a list of basic rules for op­ eration. These rules are for the protection of you and others in your operating area. Be famil­ iar with them.

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3. Learn how your truck is operated. Know its safety devices, how they function and how the special attachments, if a n y , w o r k . Re f e r t o pages 15 and 16 for spe­ cific control identifica­ tion.

4. The wearing of safety glasses, safety shoes and hard hat is recom­ mended.

Dress suitably and avoid loose-fitting clothing.

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Safety 5. Never operate a lift truck with wet or greasy hands or shoes.

6. Before operating any lift truck test the horn, brakes, parking brake, steering, lift-tilt controls, d i r ec t i onal controls, range controls and spe­ cia I devices for proper operation. Report any improper operation to the proper authority.

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7. Alw a y s lo o k a l l around the truck before moving it in any direc­ tion. Then remember to start and stop slowly and smoothly.

8. O p erate the truck only in designated truck routes and keep operat­ ing aisles clear. One-way traffic is recommended.

If this is not practical in your operation heed h i g h way regulations and drive to right of aisle centerline.

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